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A record number of guests in the Czech spas

The Czech spas received a record number of guests (711 thousand) in 2011, 5.4 percent more than in 2010 – said Tomio Okamura, Vice President of the Association of the...

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Magazine: Women apply makeup even during recession time

Decorative cosmetics is characterised by a complex portfolio, with lots of products per brand – we learned from Viktória Etter, public relations coordinator with Coty Hungary Kft. Coty’s portfolio is...

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Restaurants are not deeply affected by the new non-smoking rule

The new law about the protection of non-smokes was reinforced on 1st January 2012, meaning that guests are not allowed to smoke in closed public buildings, eg restaurants, and may...

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The 10 most annoying restaurant trends, part 2

Some restaurant trends are easy to embrace: lower prices, bigger portions, free refills, you get the idea. But other, more recent trends are bordering on the absurd. In fact, some...

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EuroCIS, Europe's leading trade fair for retail technology opened

EuroCIS, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, is opening its gates and will be held 28 February to 1 March 2012 in Düsseldorf. “EuroCIS 2012 is completely sold out...

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It is not sure that the E-mark gives enough information

The food manufacturers often indicate the components’ chemical names on the packaging of their products, so the average consumers can not decide whether a product contains harmful materials or not...

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“Alföldi kamillavirágzat” Wild Camomile Flower granted EU Protection

he European Commission has registered the name “Alföldi kamillavirágzat”, and given it “protected designation of origin” (PDO) status. The Commission registry currently includes more than 1000 officially protected denominations. One...

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KSH: declining domestic freight, stagnant passenger traffic

The volume of domestic freight, decreased by 11 percent its performance by 6 percent last year, which was offset by the 5 percent growth of international freight and its 3...

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The companies’ turnover in the Western Transdanubia on pre-crisis level

The turnover of firms operating in the Western Transdanubian region have increased to pre-crisis levels on the basis of last year’s VAT – said Varga Lászlóné, Regional Director General of...

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Two wineries were closed for thirty days

The Government Office for the Food Chain Safety and Animal Health Board of Bács-Kiskun County closed the Borletin Borház Kft. of Soltvadkert and the Bolemányi-Ker Bt. of Kiskőrös for thirty...

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Edible helium balloon from Achatz – Video of the say

Grant Achatz's Next and its ambitious elBulli menu may be getting tons of attention these days, but this video depicting the creation/consumption of an edible balloon shows Alinea's still got...

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Valentine's Day campaign at Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola  placed its remote controlled vending machine at a shopping center in Istanbul on the occasion of Valentine's Day. The vending machine was exclusively designed for couples. In contrast...

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Carlsberg inaugurated a grandstand with a giant bottle

The Danish Carlsberg brewery inaugurated one of the grandstands of the Parken Stadion, the home of FC Kobenhavn's football team – writes Nemzeti Sport Online. The inauguration was a really...

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The Budapest Airport expects two million less passengers because of the Malév

The Budapest Airport’s passenger number is expected to reduce by 2 million, compared to the planned, due to the stop of Malév – told Michael Hardy, Budapest Airport's director of...

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The Divan Hotel Group would open a hotel in Budapest

The Divan Hotel Group, that is part of the Turkish Koc Holding would start an international expansion. The company plans hotel openings in New York, London, Baku, Budapest, and in...

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GKI-Erste economic sentiment index rose to its last autumn level

In February, the GKI-Erste economic sentiment index adjusted for seasonal effects rose to its last autumn level following a continuous decline of almost one year. According to the empirical survey...

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A winetour in California – Take part in it!

Haraszthy Ágostont (1812-1869) az amerikai-magyar történelem az első Amerikában véglegesen letelepedett magyarként, és a kaliforniai borkultúra atyjaként tartja számon. Haraszthy Ágoston születésének 200. évfordulója alkalmából „Haraszthy200 Fesztivál” címmel nagyszabású rendezvénysorozatot...

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Stabilized retail turnover

According to the National Trade Association (OKSZ); despite the difficulties, retail trade improved in 2011. The National Economy Ministry (NGM) believes that it is beneficial that after four years of...

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Loss occurred at the banks for the end of the year

Due to the end repayments and deteriorating loan portfolio the banks closed the last quarter with a 150 billion HUF loss. After thirteen years the Hungarian banking system made loss...

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Only the fifth of restaurants have an actual profit

According to a freshly published control policy of the national tax office, Hungarian restaurant- and horeca centers are about to face more detailed, careful check-ups – gazdasag.hu pointed out. The...

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Magazine: Sales of all non-alcoholic beverages elevated

In December 2010-September 2011 retail’s revenue from selling carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, fruit juice and ice tea amounted to nearly HUF 130 billion. Sales were up 3 percent from...

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Redundancy at the Procter and Gamble

The Procter and Gamble will eliminate 5,700 jobs this year and next year, due to economise. The redundancies at the world's largest consumer goods manufacturer are the part of the...

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The Kremlin Award vodka will be the star of Russian state events

The premium category vodka was presented at the food fair in Moscow recently. The Vodka’s specialty lies not in its taste or aroma its status is the most interesting. The...

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Winding up procceeding was launched against the Electro World CRV Ltd.

The Municipal Court ordered the liquidation of the Electro World CRV Ltd. – writes Gazdaság.hu online site. This company operated Electro World’s business in the Allee shopping center. With this...

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The Olympics, Poland and Debrecen in the focus of the Travel Exhibition

The decisive event of the tourism industry and also the country's favorite travel trade fair, the Travel Exhibition (Utazás Kiállítás) opens on the 1st of March 1, Thursday and awaits...

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The Tourism Act can be adopted by the parliament even in the first half of the year

The law on tourism and hospitality is currently on public consultation, the legislation is expected to be discussed and adopted by the parliament in the first half of this year...

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The Nordsee fast food chain will not go bankrupt, even opens a new store

The Nordsee fast food chain will withdraw from Hungary, even opens a new store. The master franchise holder agreed with creditors, withdrew the application for bankruptcy, renamed the company and...

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Tourism cooperation between Debrecen and Miskolc

Debrecen and Miskolc will cooperate in order to increase tourism in the sector benefitting from the opening of the airport in Debrecen – announced the mayors of the two cities...

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ITB in March

Right after the end of the Travel Exhibition in Budapest, a major global tourism event, the ITB will begin in Berlin. The event which is considered as the world's largest...

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When napkins are black ties – Video of the day

Working with napkins can be an art, so here is a unique and witty version of this art:...

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